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SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the

company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Trade name: Amino trimethylene phosphonic acid (ATMP), aqueous solution

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
General use: Chemical basic material.
Identified uses: Industrial use:
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Industrial:
- Manufacture
- Formulation into mixture and for the production of substances
- Anti-scalant, complexing agent, stabiliser for hydrogen peroxide in cleaning products
- Industrial use of cleaning agent
- Anti-scalant, complexing agent in industrial water treatment
- Metal surface treatment products
- Anti-scalant in oilfield water systems
- Industrial use of coatings and paints
- Anti-scalant and bleaching agent in the paper industry
- Anti-scalant and bleaching agent in the textile industry
- Anti-scalant in water desalination systems
- Manufacture of ceramics
Professional:
- Professional use of cleaning agent
- Cosmetics, personal care products
- Professional use of coatings and paints
- Agrochemical uses
Consumer:
- Consumer use of cleaning agent
- Cosmetics, personal care products
- Consumer use coatings and paints
- Agrochemical uses

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company name: Shandong Taihe Chemicals Co.,LTD
Street/POB-No.: No.1, Shiliquan East Road, Shizhong District, Zaozhuang City
Postal Code, city: Shandong Province, P.R.China

Telephone: +86-632-5113066

Telefax: +86-632-5112055

1.4 Emergency telephone number

GIZ-Nord, Germany, Telephone: +49 (0)551-19240

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SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to EC regulation 1272/2008 (CLP)
Met. Corr. 1; H290 May be corrosive to metals.
Eye Irrit. 2; H319 Causes serious eye irritation.

2.2 Label elements

Labelling (CLP)

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements: H290 May be corrosive to metals.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statements:
P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
P102 Keep out of reach of children.
P234 Keep only in original packaging.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Special labelling
Text for labelling: Contains Nitrilotrimethylenetris(phosphonic acid).

2.3 Other hazards

A corrosive effect cannot be ruled out because of the pH value.
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment:
This substance does not meet the PBT/vPvB criteria of REACH, Annex XIII.

SECTION 3: Composition / information on ingredients

3.1 Substances: not applicable

3.2 Mixtures
Chemical characterisation: 48-52% C3 H12 N O9 P3 = N(CH2P(=O)(OH)2)3
Amino trimethylene phosphonic acid (ATMP), aqueous solution
Hazardous ingredients:

Ingredient Designation Content Classification

REACH 01-2119487988-08-xxxx Amino 48 - 52 % Met. Corr. 1; H290.
EC No. 229-146-5 trimethylene Eye Irrit. 2; H319.
CAS 6419-19-8 phosphonic acid

Full text of H- and EUH-statements: see section 16.

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SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
In case of inhalation: Move victim to fresh air. In case of respiratory difficulties seek medical attention.
Following skin contact: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.
Change contaminated clothing. In case of skin reactions, consult a physician.
After eye contact: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of flowing water for 10 to 15 minutes holding eyelids
apart. Remove contact lenses. Subsequently seek the immediate attention of an
ophthalmologist.
After swallowing: Rinse mouth and drink large quantities of water. Consult physician.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Causes serious eye irritation.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media:
Product is non-combustible. Extinguishing materials should therefore be selected
according to surroundings.
Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons:
Full water jet
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fires in the immediate vicinity may cause the development of dangerous vapours.
In case of fire may be liberated: Phosphorus oxides, phosphine, nitrogen oxides (NOx),
carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Special protective equipment for firefighters:
In case of surrounding fires: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical
protective clothing.
Additional information: Hazchem-Code: 2X
Cool endangered containers with water jetspray. Use water spray jet to knock down
vapours. Do not allow water used to extinguish fire to enter drains, ground or waterways.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Avoid contact with the substance. Wear suitable protective clothing. Provide adequate
ventilation. Do not breathe vapour/aerosol. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it
before reuse. Keep unprotected people away.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not allow to penetrate into soil, waterbodies or drains.

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6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

In case of spills of large quantities: Dam spills and pump to remove.
Neutralizing agent: Sodium carbonate or lime.
Soak up with absorbent materials such as sand, siliceus earth, acid- or universal binder.
Store in special closed containers and dispose of according to ordinance. Wash spill
area with plenty of water.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Refer additionally to section 8 and 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Advices on safe handling: Provide adequate ventilation, and local exhaust as needed.
Do not breathe vapour/aerosol. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing.
Thorough skin-cleansing after handling the product.
Wear suitable protective clothing. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before
reuse. Work place should be equipped with a shower and an eye rinsing apparatus.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Requirements for storerooms and containers:
Store container tightly closed in a dry and cool place.
Storage temperature > -10 °C. Shelf life: > 24 months.
Qualified materials: Glass, PVC, polypropylene, polyethylene.
Unsuitable materials: Metals (steel, aluminium).
Hints on joint storage: Do not store together with oxidizing agents, alkalis or caustic substance(s).
Further details: Containers will enclose product residues and vapours after being emptied. Dispose of in
accordance with the regulations.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No information available.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
Additional information: Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
DNEL/DMEL: Information about Amino trimethylene phosphonic acid:
Systemic effects:
DNEL long-term, workers, inhalative: >= 9.7 mg/m³
DNEL short-term, workers, inhalative: >= 9.7 mg/m³
DNEL long-term, workers, dermal: >= 2.75 mg/kg bw/d
DNEL short-term, workers, dermal: >= 2.75 mg/kg bw/d
DNEL long-term, consumers, inhalative: >= 2.39 mg/m³
DNEL short-term, consumers, inhalative: >= 2.39 mg/m³
DNEL long-term, consumers, dermal: >= 1.38 mg/kg bw/d
DNEL short-term, consumers, dermal: >= 1.38 mg/kg bw/d
DNEL long-term, consumers, oral: >= 1.38 mg/kg bw/d
DNEL short-term, consumers, oral: >= 1.38 mg/kg bw/d

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PNEC: Information about Amino trimethylene phosphonic acid:

PNEC water (freshwater): 0.46 mg/L
PNEC water (marine water): 0.046 mg/L
PNEC sediment (freshwater): 150 mg/kg dwt
PNEC sediment (marine water): 15 mg/kg dwt
PNEC soil: 244 mg/kg dwt
PNEC sewage treatment plant: 20 mg/L
PNEC Secondary Poisoning, oral: > 333 mg/kg food and feedingstuffs

8.2 Exposure controls

Provide good ventilation and/or an exhaust system in the work area.

Personal protection equipment

Occupational exposure controls
Respiratory protection: Good general ventilation should be sufficient for most conditions.
If vapours form, use respiratory protection.
Use filter type A (-P2) according to EN 14387.
Hand protection: Protective gloves according to EN 374.
Glove material: Nitrile rubber or butyl caoutchouc (butyl rubber) (>= 0.5 mm)
Breakthrough time: > 480 min
Observe glove manufacturer's instructions concerning penetrability and breakthrough time.
Eye protection: Tightly sealed goggles according to EN 166.
Body protection: Wear suitable protective clothing.
General protection and hygiene measures:
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands before breaks and after
work.
Work place should be equipped with a shower and an eye rinsing apparatus.
Do not breathe vapour/aerosol. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance: Physical state at 20 °C and 101.3 kPa: liquid
Colour: clear
Odour: perceptible, aromatic
Odour threshold: No data available
pH value: No data available
Melting point/freezing point: -12 °C
Initial boiling point and boiling range: > 105 °C
Flash point/flash point range: not combustible
Evaporation rate: No data available
Flammability: No data available
Explosion limits: No data available
Vapour pressure: No data available
Vapour density: No data available
Density: No data available
Solubility: No data available

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Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: No data available

Auto-ignition temperature: No data available
Decomposition temperature: 178 °C
Viscosity, kinematic: No data available
Explosive properties: No data available
Oxidizing characteristics: No data available

9.2 Other information

Additional information: No data available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
May be corrosive to metals.

10.2 Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Shelf life: > 24 months (storage temperature > -10 °C).

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Reacts with steel and aluminium.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Protect from excessive heat.

10.5 Incompatible materials

Strong oxidizing agents, alkalis, caustic substance(s), metals.

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

Phosphorus oxides, phosphine, nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide and carbon
dioxide.
Thermal decomposition: 178 °C

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SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Toxicological effects: The statements are derived from the properties of the single components. No toxicological
data is available for the product as such.
Acute toxicity (oral): Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Acute toxicity (dermal): Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Acute toxicity (inhalative): Lack of data.
Skin corrosion/irritation: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Rabbit, skin: slightly irritant but not relevant for classification (OECD 404).
Serious eye damage/irritation: Eye Irrit. 2; H319 = Causes serious eye irritation.
Rabbit, eye: irritant.
Sensitisation to the respiratory tract: Lack of data.
Skin sensitisation: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Guinea pig: not sensitising (OECD 406).
Germ cell mutagenicity/Genotoxicity: Based on available data, the classification criteria
are not met.
In vitro mutagenicity:
Ames test: negative.
Gene-mutations mammalian cells: negative.
Carcinogenicity: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Reproductive toxicity: Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
NOAEL (P) Rat, oral (male): 275 mg/kg bw/d.
NOAEL (P) Rat, oral (female): 310 mg/kg bw/d.
Effects on or via lactation: Lack of data.
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure): Based on available data, the classification
criteria are not met.
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure): Based on available data, the
classification criteria are not met.
NOAEL Rat, oral: > 500 mg/kg bw/d (OECD 453).
Aspiration hazard: Lack of data.
Other information: Information about Nitrilotrimethylenetris(phosphonic acid):
LD50 Rat, oral: 2910 mg/kg
LD50 Rabbit, dermal: >6310 mg/kg

Symptoms
In case of ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
After eye contact: Causes serious eye damage.

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SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Aquatic toxicity: Forms corrosive mixtures with water even if diluted.
Harmful effects on water organisms by modification of pH-value.
Daphnia toxicity:
EC50 Daphnia magna (Big water flea): 297 mg/L/48h.
NOEC Daphnia magna (Big water flea): >= 25 mg/L/28d.
Fish toxicity:
LC50 Cyprinodon variegatus: 8132 mg/L/96h (OECD 203).
LC50 Ictalurus punctatus: 1212 mg/L/96h (OECD 203).
LC50 Oncorhynchus mykiss: 160 mg/L/96h.
LC50 Oncorhynchus mykiss: 23 mg/L/60d.
Acute toxicity marine invertebrates:
EC50 Acartia tonsa: 94 mg/L/48h.
NOEC Crassostrea virginica: 95 mg/L/96h.

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Further details: Biodegradation:
approx. 5% / 28 d. Not readily biodegradable (according to OECD criteria).
22 - 23% / 28 d (OECD 301D). Poorly biodegradable.
Effects in sewage plants: EC0 Bacteria in activated sludge: 200 mg/L/30 min.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential low.
Secondary poisoning via the food chain is unlikely to occur.
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water:
No data available

12.4 Mobility in soil

No data available

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

This substance does not meet the PBT/vPvB criteria of REACH, Annex XIII.

12.6 Other adverse effects

General information: Do not allow to enter into ground-water, surface water or drains.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Waste key number: 06 01 04* = Phosphoric and phosphorous acid
* = Evidence for disposal must be provided.
Recommendation: Special waste. Dispose of waste according to applicable legislation.
Product may not be released into water without pre-treatment (biological sewage plant).

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Contaminated packaging
Recommendation: Containers will enclose product residues and vapours after being emptied.
Dispose of waste according to applicable legislation.
Handle contaminated packages in the same way as the substance itself.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number
ADR/RID, IMDG, IATA-DGR:
UN 3265

14.2 UN proper shipping name

ADR/RID, IMDG, IATA-DGR:
UN 3265, CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
(Amino trimethylene phosphonic acid)

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID: Class 8, Code: C3
IMDG: Class 8, Subrisk -
IATA-DGR: Class 8

14.4 Packing group

ADR/RID, IMDG, IATA-DGR:
III

14.5 Environmental hazards

Marine pollutant: no

14.6 Special precautions for user

Land transport (ADR/RID)
Warning board: ADR/RID: Kemmler-number 80, UN number UN 3265
Hazard label: 8
Special provisions: 274
Limited quantities: 5L
EQ: E1
Contaminated packaging - Instructions: P001 IBC03 LP01 R001
Special provisions for packing together: MP19
Portable tanks - Instructions: T7
Portable tanks - Special provisions: TP1 TP28
Tank coding: L4BN
Tunnel restriction code: E

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Sea transport (IMDG)

EmS: F-A, S-B
Special provisions: 223, 274
Limited quantities: 5L
Excepted quantities: E1
Contaminated packaging - Instructions: P001, LP01
Contaminated packaging - Provisions: -
IBC - Instructions: IBC03
IBC - Provisions: -
Tank instructions - IMO: -
Tank instructions - UN: T7
Tank instructions - Provisions: TP1, TP28
Stowage and handling: Category A. SW2
Segregation: SG36 SG49
Properties and observations: Causes burns to skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
Segregation group: 1

Air transport (IATA)

Hazard label: Corrosive
Excepted Quantity Code: E1
Passenger and Cargo Aircraft: Ltd.Qty.: Pack.Instr. Y841 - Max. Net Qty/Pkg. 1 L
Passenger and Cargo Aircraft: Pack.Instr. 852 - Max. Net Qty/Pkg. 5 L
Cargo Aircraft only: Pack.Instr. 856 - Max. Net Qty/Pkg. 60 L
Special provisions: A3 A803
Emergency Response Guide-Code (ERG): 8L

14.7 Transport in bulk according to Annex II of Marpol and the IBC Code
No data available

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance
or mixture
National regulations - Great Britain
Hazchem-Code: 2X
No data available
National regulations - EC member states
Labelling of packaging with <= 125mL content
Signal word: Warning
Hazard statements: not applicable
Precautionary Statements:
P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
P102 Keep out
of reach of children.
Further regulations, limitations and legal requirements:
Use restriction according to REACH annex XVII, no.: 3
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
For the following substances of this mixture a chemical safety assessment has been
carried out: Amino trimethylene phosphonic acid

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SECTION 16: Other information

Further information
Wording of the H-phrases under paragraph 2 and 3:
H290 = May be corrosive to metals.
H302 = Harmful if swallowed.
H314 = Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H319 = Causes serious eye irritation.
Abbreviations and acronyms:
ADN: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by
Inland Waterways
ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by
Road
AS/NZS: Australian Standards/New Zealand Standards
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
CFR: Code of Federal Regulations
CLP: Classification, Labelling and Packaging
DMEL: Derived minimal effect level
DNEL: Derived no-effect level
EC: Effective Concentration
EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
EC: European Community
EN: European Standard
EU: European Union
IATA: International Air Transport Association
IBC Code: International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying
Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
IMDG Code: International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
LC50: Median lethal concentration
LD50: Lethal dose 50%
MARPOL: Maritime Pollution: The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution
from Ships
NOEC: No Observed Effect Concentration
OECD: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PBT: Persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic
PNEC: Predicted no-effect concentration
PVC: Polyvinyl chloride
REACH: Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals
RID: Regulations Concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
RMM: Risk Management Measures
STP: Sewage Treatment Plant
vPvB: Very persistent and very bioaccumulative
Reason of change:Exposure scenarios attached to this safety data sheet
10/1/2011
Date of first version:

Department issuing data sheet

Contact person: see section 1: Department responsible for information

The information in this data sheet has been established to our best knowledge and was up-to-date at time of
revision. It does not represent a guarantee for the properties of the product described in terms of the legal
warranty regulations.

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